Ruby

n.

Any species of South American humming birds of the genus Clytolaema. The males have a ruby-colored throat or breast.

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Glow

n.

White or red heat; incandscence.

Haymaker

n.

A machine for curing hay in rainy weather.

Keep

v. i.

To last; to endure; to remain unimpaired.

Rod

n.

A member used in tension, as for sustaining a suspended weight, or in tension and compression, as for transmitting reciprocating motion, etc.; a connecting bar.

Labent

a.

Slipping; sliding; gliding.

Guard

n.

To keep watch over, in order to prevent escape or restrain from acts of violence, or the like.

Absolute

a.

Authoritative; peremptory.

Non compos

Alt. of Non compos mentis

Grond

obs. imp. of Grind.

Rove

n.

The act of wandering; a ramble.

Sartorial

a.

Of or pertaining to a tailor or his work.

Faithless

a.

Not observant of promises or covenants.